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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.06, 44,533.50 and 18,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.06, 44,533.50 and 18,842.64 is: 26,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.06 : 44,533.50 = 18,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.06/44,533.50 = 18,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.06x = 44,533.50 × 18,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.06x = 839,128,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,128,708.44/32,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.93

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